
Ride your mountain bike around Lake Viam !From the car park, go down by the terrace towards the village hall. The path starts on the left and passes over a dike. Then go back up the road to the intersection with the D979. Then turn right towards Bugeat.Turn right towards Sirieix. Follow this road to the village of Couignoux. In the village, turn left and go up towards Le Monteil. 100 m before the hamlet, fork right. Continue for quite a long time between meadows and woods on the main track.Pass to the right of the Etang de Salemagnières (also called Etang de Mouno) and go back up until you reach a wide crossroads. Then turn to the right to reach the dam. Cross the structure and continue along the track until you find the D160 where you turn right to return to Viam.
Parking facilities D160, Viam
Follow the orange VTT markings and the green no. 15. Take care: in periods of very high water, this course is not recommended. Only use the marked paths and observe the direction of travel.Take sensible precautions, if you are going alone, ensure that someone knows where you are going and your route. Don't overestimate your level of ability, take suitable equipment in good condition. Respect the environment and private property (Château de Monceaux) In case of an accident, call the emergency services 18 or 15 or 112.
From Bugeat, on the D979 head towards Treignac. From Treignac or Limoges head towards Bugeat. At the crossroads of the D160/D979, head towards Viam. Enter the town and park in the first car park.
Use the information panels along the circuit to find out about Lake Viam, its history and its evolution.
Esplanade, Terrace in the lower part of the village, Viam
Esplanade, Terrace in the lower part of the village, Viam